5 Features To Look For When Buying a Beginner Keyboard

Nowadays, you have access to a wide selection of keyboards in the market. With brands constantly innovating and coming up with new specs and features for every new model, choosing your starter keyboard can be challenging. However, if you’re armed with the knowledge of what you really need then it becomes easier.

To begin, you can narrow down your options by identifying the number of keys you need for your keyboard.

Music teachers recommend 61 keys for beginners.

Other keyboards have fewer keys while others go up to 88 keys, so bear in mind that the most ideal number when you’re starting out is 61.

A young girl playing on a keyboard

Here are a few features to consider when choosing your beginner keyboard

Personally, I think everyone will have different opinions on what makes a good beginner keyboard.

If you have the money, I'm sure a good expensive keyboard with all the bells and whistles (which you probably won't need) will be a good buy. However, if you are a bit strapped on cash, then your list just got a whole lot narrower.

If you fall into the latter category (on a tight budget), here are some pointers for you to help you choose your keyboard: